Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist best known for her beloved classic, "Little Women," which offers a heartfelt glimpse into the lives of the March sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up during the Civil War era. Born on November 29, 1832, in Germantown, Pennsylvania, Alcott was raised in a family that championed education and reform, influencing her progressive views on women's rights and social issues. Her experiences and the vibrant characters she encountered in her own life fueled her storytelling, allowing her to craft narratives that resonate with readers of all ages.
Throughout her career, Alcott wrote numerous novels, short stories, and essays, often drawing from her personal experiences to bring authenticity to her work. Her writing reflects both a deep empathy for her characters and a keen observation of the world around her. Alcott’s legacy continues to inspire, encouraging us to explore themes of family, love, and the quest for independence. We invite you to delve into her remarkable collection of stories in the app, where you can discover the warmth and wisdom that have made her a cherished figure in literature.
Lullaby
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Louisa May Alcott
LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of Lullaby by Louisa May Alcott. This was the Weekly Poetry project for October 4th, 2009.
My Doves
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Louisa May Alcott
LibriVox volunteers bring you eleven readings of My Doves, by Louisa May Alcott. This was the fortnightly poem for December 21, 2014 - Janua…
A Song from the Suds
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Louisa May Alcott
LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 readings of A Song from the Suds, by Louisa May Alcott, author of novels like Little Women. This was the fo…
Jack and Jill (Version 2 Dramatic Reading)
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Louisa May Alcott
When Jack and Jill tumble off their sled on the first good snow of the season, their injuries cause them to be bedridden for many months, pu…
Rose in Bloom, Version 2
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Louisa May Alcott
Rose in Bloom is a novel by Louisa May Alcott published in 1876 and is a sequel to Eight Cousins. It depicts the story of a nineteenth-centu…
Silver Pitchers: and Independence, A Centennial Love Story
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Louisa May Alcott
Here are 9 engaging short stories from Louisa May Alcott (of Little Women fame), all period pieces, some of them somewhat autobiographical, …
Eight Cousins (Version 4 Dramatic Reading)
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When frail, sickly Rose Campbell is left an orphan following the death of her father, she moves with her eccentric bachelor uncle to a place…
A Whisper in the Dark
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A Whisper in the Dark was published anonymously in 1877 and again in 1889, this time attributed to Louisa May Alcott, along with A Modern Me…
Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Vol. 3
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Louisa May Alcott
The third volume of the "Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag" series contains 10 delightful short stories for children by American writer Louisa M…
A Modern Mephistopheles
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Louisa May Alcott
One of our favorite authors give us this book of lies, greed and lust. Originally published under a pen name. However, the author considered…
Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Vol. 4
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Louisa May Alcott
Volume 4 of Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag contains 12 short stories for children by American writer Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women. Althoug…
Flower Fables - Version 2
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Louisa May Alcott
A Queen of fairy subjects asks her Maids of Honor to tell stories while they wait for the sun to rise. Tales including The Frost King of The…
Lulu's Library, Volume 1
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All but three of these stories were told to my little niece during our quiet hour before bedtime. They became such favorites with her and he…
Lulu's Library, Volume 3
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No handy foreword from Louisa this time! This is the third volume of short stories by Louisa May Alcott for children. This collection incl…
Lulu's Library, Volume 2
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Most of these stories were written at sixteen for my younger sisters and their playmates, the little Emersons and Channings, and appeared so…